House oversight committee chair considers questioning WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert under oath

Republican House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer stated he is open to calling WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert to testify under oath regarding the league's definition of a woman. The potential oversight inquiry follows political pressure and public declarations from Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White regarding player eligibility standards. WNBA officials have characterized those declarations as political maneuvers rather than legitimate eligibility challenges. While committee members have expressed interest in the matter, formal subpoenas for professional sports executives are rare, as such figures typically engage through voluntary briefings or private meetings. The league intends to address its existing policies through upcoming collective bargaining sessions rather than immediate policy changes. No official summons has been issued to the commissioner at this time.

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